The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Groningen
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Groningen will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 4 trains that leave Rotterdam for Groningen every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17:052h37Rotterdam19:42Groningen£301One-way0 changes
11:052h37Rotterdam13:42Groningen£301One-way0 changes
8:052h37Rotterdam10:42Groningen£331One-way0 changes
7:052h37Rotterdam9:42Groningen£331One-way0 changes
8:052h37Rotterdam10:42Groningen£331One-way0 changes
11:052h37Rotterdam13:42Groningen£301One-way0 changes
17:052h37Rotterdam19:42Groningen£301One-way0 changes
7:052h37Rotterdam9:42Groningen£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rotterdam to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 202 km
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£32 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rotterdam to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Groningen trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 5024 · IC 2033 · IC 633 · IC 733 | 9:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 12:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5024 · IC 2033 · IC 633 · SPR 6133 | 9:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 12:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9527+ IC 733 | 9:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 12:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5024 · IC 2033 · IC 633 · IC 733 | 9:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 12:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5124 · IC 535 | 9:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 12:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5124 · IC 535+ ST 37642 | 9:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 12:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2033 · IC 633 · IC 733 | 9:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 12:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3537 · IC 737 | 9:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 13:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3537 · IC 737+ ST 37644 | 9:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 13:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5026 · IC 2035 · IC 535 | 9:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 12:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5026 · IC 2035 · IC 535+ ST 37642 | 9:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 12:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5126 · IC 637 · IC 737 | 10:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 13:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5126 · IC 637 · SPR 6137 | 10:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 13:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5126 · IC 637 · IC 737+ ST 37644 | 10:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 13:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 2035 · IC 535 | 10:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 12:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5226+ ECD 9531+ IC 737 | 10:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 13:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5226+ ECD 9531+ IC 737+ ST 37644 | 10:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 13:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5028 · IC 2037 · IC 637 · IC 737 | 10:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 13:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5028 · IC 2037 · IC 637 · SPR 6137 | 10:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 13:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9531+ IC 737 | 10:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 13:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5028 · IC 2037 · IC 637 · IC 737 | 10:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 13:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5128 · IC 539 | 10:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 13:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5128 · IC 539+ ST 37646 | 10:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 13:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2037 · IC 637 · IC 737 | 10:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 13:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3541 · IC 741 | 10:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 14:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3541 · IC 741+ ST 37648 | 10:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 14:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5030 · IC 2039 · IC 539 | 10:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 13:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5030 · IC 2039 · IC 539+ ST 37646 | 10:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 13:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5130 · IC 641 · IC 741 | 11:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 14:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5130 · IC 641 · IC 741+ ST 37648 | 11:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 14:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5130 · IC 641 · SPR 6141 | 11:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 14:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2039 · IC 539 | 11:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 13:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5230+ ECD 9535+ IC 741 | 11:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 14:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5230+ ECD 9535+ IC 741+ ST 37648 | 11:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 14:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9535+ IC 741 | 11:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 14:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5032 · IC 2041 · IC 641 · IC 741 | 11:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 14:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5032 · IC 2041 · IC 641 · SPR 6141 | 11:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 14:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5032 · IC 2041 · IC 641 · IC 741 | 11:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 14:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5132 · IC 543 | 11:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 14:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5132 · IC 543+ ST 37650 | 11:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 14:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2041 · IC 641 · IC 741 | 11:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 14:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3545 · IC 745 | 11:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 15:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3545 · IC 745+ ST 37652 | 11:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 15:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5034 · IC 2043 · IC 543 | 11:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 14:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5034 · IC 2043 · IC 543+ ST 37650 | 11:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 14:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5134 · IC 645 · IC 745 | 12:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 15:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5134 · IC 645 · SPR 6145 | 12:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 15:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5134 · IC 645 · IC 745+ ST 37652 | 12:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 15:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 2043 · IC 543 | 12:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 14:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5234+ ECD 9539+ IC 745 | 12:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 15:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5234+ ECD 9539+ IC 745+ ST 37652 | 12:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 15:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9539+ IC 745 | 12:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 15:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5036 · IC 2045 · IC 645 · IC 745 | 12:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 15:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5036 · IC 2045 · IC 645 · IC 745 | 12:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 15:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5036 · IC 2045 · IC 645 · SPR 6145 | 12:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 15:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5136 · IC 547 | 12:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 15:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5136 · IC 547+ ST 37654 | 12:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 15:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2045 · IC 645 · IC 745 | 12:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 15:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3549 · IC 749 | 12:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 16:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3549 · IC 749+ ST 37656 | 12:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 16:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5038 · IC 2047 · IC 547 | 12:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 15:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5038 · IC 2047 · IC 547+ ST 37654 | 12:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 15:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5138 · IC 649 · IC 749 | 13:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 16:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5138 · IC 649 · IC 749+ ST 37656 | 13:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 16:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5138 · IC 649 · SPR 6149 | 13:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 16:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2047 · IC 547 | 13:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 15:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5238+ ECD 9543+ IC 749 | 13:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 16:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5238+ ECD 9543+ IC 749+ ST 37656 | 13:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 16:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9543+ IC 749 | 13:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 16:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5040 · IC 2049 · IC 649 · IC 749 | 13:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 16:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5040 · IC 2049 · IC 649 · SPR 6149 | 13:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 16:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5040 · IC 2049 · IC 649 · IC 749 | 13:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 16:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5140 · IC 551 | 13:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 16:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5140 · IC 551+ ST 37658 | 13:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 16:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2049 · IC 649 · IC 749 | 13:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 16:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3553 · IC 753 | 13:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 17:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3553 · IC 753+ ST 37660 | 13:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 17:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5042 · IC 2051 · IC 551 | 13:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 16:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5042 · IC 2051 · IC 551+ ST 37658 | 13:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 16:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5142 · IC 653 · IC 753 | 14:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 17:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5142 · IC 653 · IC 753+ ST 37660 | 14:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 17:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5142 · IC 653 · SPR 6153 | 14:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 17:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2051 · IC 551 | 14:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 16:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5242+ ECD 9547+ IC 753 | 14:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 17:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5242+ ECD 9547+ IC 753+ ST 37660 | 14:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 17:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9547+ IC 753 | 14:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 17:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5044 · IC 2053 · IC 653 · IC 753 | 14:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 17:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5044 · IC 2053 · IC 653 · IC 753 | 14:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 17:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5044 · IC 2053 · IC 653 · SPR 6153 | 14:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 17:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5144 · IC 555 | 14:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 17:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5144 · IC 555+ ST 37662 | 14:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 17:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2053 · IC 653 · IC 753 | 14:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 17:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3557 · IC 757 | 14:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 18:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3557 · IC 757+ ST 37664 | 14:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 18:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5046 · IC 2055 · IC 555 | 14:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 17:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5046 · IC 2055 · IC 555+ ST 37662 | 14:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 17:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5146 · IC 657 · IC 757 | 15:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 18:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5146 · IC 657 · SPR 6157 | 15:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 18:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5146 · IC 657 · IC 757+ ST 37664 | 15:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 18:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 2055 · IC 555 | 15:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 17:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5246+ ECD 9551+ IC 757 | 15:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 18:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5246+ ECD 9551+ IC 757+ ST 37664 | 15:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 18:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9551+ IC 757 | 15:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 18:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5048 · IC 2057 · IC 657 · IC 757 | 15:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 18:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5048 · IC 2057 · IC 657 · SPR 6157 | 15:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 18:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5048 · IC 2057 · IC 657 · IC 757 | 15:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 18:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5148 · IC 559 | 15:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 18:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5148 · IC 559+ ST 37666 | 15:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 18:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2057 · IC 657 · IC 757 | 15:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 18:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3561 · IC 761 | 15:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 19:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3561 · IC 761+ ST 37668 | 15:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 19:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5050 · IC 2059 · IC 559 | 15:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 18:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5050 · IC 2059 · IC 559+ ST 37666 | 15:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 18:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5150 · IC 661 · IC 761 | 16:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5150 · IC 661 · IC 761+ ST 37668 | 16:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 19:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5150 · IC 661 · SPR 6161 | 16:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 19:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2059 · IC 559 | 16:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 18:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5250+ ECD 9555+ IC 761 | 16:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5250+ ECD 9555+ IC 761+ ST 37668 | 16:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 19:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9555+ IC 761 | 16:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 19:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5052 · IC 2061 · IC 661 · IC 761 | 16:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 19:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5052 · IC 2061 · IC 661 · SPR 6161 | 16:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 19:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5052 · IC 2061 · IC 661 · IC 761 | 16:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 19:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5152 · IC 563 | 16:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 19:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5152 · IC 563+ ST 37670 | 16:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 19:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2061 · IC 661 · IC 761 | 16:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3565 · IC 765 | 16:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 20:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3565 · IC 765+ ST 37672 | 16:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 20:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5054 · IC 2063 · IC 563 | 16:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 19:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5054 · IC 2063 · IC 563+ ST 37670 | 16:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 19:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5154 · IC 665 · IC 765 | 17:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 20:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5154 · IC 665 · IC 765+ ST 37672 | 17:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 20:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5154 · IC 665 · SPR 6165 | 17:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 20:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2063 · IC 563 | 17:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 19:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5254+ ECD 9559+ IC 765 | 17:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 20:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5254+ ECD 9559+ IC 765+ ST 37672 | 17:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 20:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9559+ IC 765 | 17:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 20:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5056 · IC 2065 · IC 665 · IC 765 | 17:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 20:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5056 · IC 2065 · IC 665 · SPR 6165 | 17:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 20:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5056 · IC 2065 · IC 665 · IC 765 | 17:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 20:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5156 · IC 567 | 17:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 20:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5156 · IC 567+ ST 37674 | 17:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 20:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 2065 · IC 665 · IC 765 | 17:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 20:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3569 · IC 769 | 17:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 21:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3569 · IC 769+ ST 37676 | 17:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h34 | 21:19 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5058 · IC 2067 · IC 567 | 17:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 20:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5058 · IC 2067 · IC 567+ ST 37674 | 17:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 20:49 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5158 · IC 669 · IC 769 | 18:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 21:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5158 · IC 669 · SPR 6169 | 18:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h24 | 21:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 5158 · IC 669 · IC 769+ ST 37676 | 18:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h18 | 21:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 2067 · IC 567 | 18:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 20:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5258+ ECD 9563+ IC 769 | 18:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 21:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5258+ ECD 9563+ IC 769+ ST 37676 | 18:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h09 | 21:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ECD 9563+ IC 769 | 18:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 21:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5060 · IC 2069 · IC 669 · IC 769 | 18:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 21:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5060 · IC 2069 · IC 669 · SPR 6169 | 18:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h04 | 21:25 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
SPR 5060 · IC 2069 · IC 669 · IC 769 | 18:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h58 | 21:19 Groningen Europapark | 4 changes | |
SPR 5160 · IC 571 | 18:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 21:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2069 · IC 669 · IC 769 | 18:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 21:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3573 · IC 773 | 18:45 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h27 | 22:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5062 · IC 2071 · IC 571 | 18:51 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 21:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5162 · IC 673 · IC 773 | 19:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2071 · IC 571 | 19:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 21:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5262+ ECD 9567+ IC 773 | 19:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h02 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ECD 9567+ IC 773 | 19:21 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h51 | 22:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5064 · IC 2073 · IC 673 · IC 773 | 19:21 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h51 | 22:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
SPR 5164 · IC 575 | 19:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 22:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2073 · IC 673 · IC 773 | 19:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3577 · IC 777 | 19:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h22 | 23:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3577 · IC 2075 · IC 575 | 19:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h52 | 22:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5166 · IC 677 · IC 777 | 20:01 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 23:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2075 · IC 575 | 20:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 22:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5068+ ECD 9571+ IC 777 | 20:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h57 | 23:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3579 · IC 2077 · IC 677 · IC 777 | 20:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h52 | 23:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
ECD 9571+ IC 777 | 20:22 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h50 | 23:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5168 · IC 579 | 20:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 23:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2077 · IC 677 · IC 777 | 20:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h37 | 23:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2268 · IC 781 | 20:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h37 | 0:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2268 · IC 2877 · IC 579 | 20:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h07 | 23:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4074 · IC 579 | 20:54 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 23:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2370 · IC 2879 · IC 781 | 21:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h07 | 0:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2879 · IC 781 | 21:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h52 | 0:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 4076 · IC 681 · IC 781 | 21:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 0:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5172 · IC 583 | 21:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 0:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2272 · IC 785 | 21:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h37 | 1:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2272 · IC 2881 · IC 583 | 21:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h07 | 0:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4078 · IC 583 | 21:54 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 0:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2374 · IC 2883 · IC 785 | 22:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h07 | 1:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 2883 · IC 785 | 22:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h52 | 1:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 4080 · IC 685 · IC 785 | 22:24 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 1:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 5176 · IC 587 | 22:31 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h11 | 1:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 2276 · IC 2885 · IC 587 | 22:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 3h07 | 1:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 4082 · IC 587 | 22:54 Rotterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 1:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Groningen
Trains from Rotterdam to Groningen run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 41 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Groningen trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Groningen from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Eurocity Direct
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Rotterdam to Groningen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Groningen
Most Rotterdam to Groningen trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rotterdam station do trains to Groningen leave from?
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Getting to Rotterdam Blaak from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Blaak train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Getting to Rotterdam Noord from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
Which Groningen station do trains from Rotterdam arrive at?
Getting to Groningen from Groningen city centre
Groningen train station facilities and services
Groningen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Getting to Groningen Europapark from Groningen city centre
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Europapark train station facilities and services
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Getting to Groningen Noord from Groningen city centre
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Noord train station facilities and services
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
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